Rooted and rising in love: A summer solstice in-person retreat 

As we celebrate the beginning of summer and the northern hemisphere’s longest day of the year, let’s reflect together on our sources of courage and hope.In the face of converging social and ecological crises, what spiritual practices and perspectives can sustain us? As we struggle to protect the web of life and to create a more just society, where do we turn for meaning and strength?

This one-day retreat, held in the beautiful landscape of the Rolling Ridge Retreat & Conference Center in North Andover, will include a mix of presentations, small group conversations, individual reflection, and free time for contemplative wandering and prayer. Together we will explore a framework for the heart to help us become compassionate, prophetic leaders who can take up the mantle of moral leadership that this decisive moment in history requires.

During the pandemic, Rev. Margaret presented this retreat online in several venues. Even if you’ve reflected on this material before, our June retreat will give us a chance to absorb the same material in each other’s embodied presence and in the company of a lake, woods, hiking trails, and an outdoor labyrinth and chapel.  

The Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas serves as Missioner for Creation Care (Diocese of Western Massachusetts & Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ) and as Creation Care Advisor (Diocese of Massachusetts). 

Registration closes on June 10 and payment must be received
before June 13 to secure your spot.